Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
FNF
Fidelity National Financial Inc
$47.40
+2.98%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $12.90B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$81.94
+1.61%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $236.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 442% more annual revenue ($81.14B vs $14.96B). WFC leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs 5.1%. FNF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. FNF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
FNF
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
WFC
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 200.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.7% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.4%
Generating 9.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
5.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FNF
The strongest argument for FNF centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 29.4%. PEG of 1.37 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FNF
The primary concerns for FNF are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.53 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FNF profiles as a growth stock while WFC is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
FNF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
FNF is growing revenue faster at 16.7% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (9.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FNF scores higher overall (78/100 vs 74/100) and 16.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Fidelity National Financial Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - SPECIALTY · USA
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. offers various insurance products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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